Autor: Chelsea B. How to Make Refrigerator pickles When spring rolls around and we are planting the garden, the first question out of my youngest mouth is "Did you plant cucumbers?" He loves … Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. Freeze Drying Peaches Peaches are a staple in our household. When peach season rolls around we are always happy to pick and can peaches. However, canning peaches is time… Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. Freeze Drying Mashed Potatoes Potatoes. We've got them. Lots of them. After all, we do live in Idaho. But what can we do with them? One of our family favorites is to eat ma… Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. Canning Hot Pepper Jelly + Recipe Our youngest son has decided that he loves all things spicy. Spicy peppers, spicy chips, spicy potatoes. Anything spicy. Which means he was really p… Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. Freeze Dried Greens - Spinach and Kale We've all heard that eating your greens is important for your diet. Greens like spinach and kale are rich in nutrients and vitamins. They are s… Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. Freeze Dry Potatoes for Long-Term Storage Potatoes. They are a staple in our society. We eat them in almost every restaurant and, I'd say, most homes. They are inexpensive and can be use… Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. How to Freeze Dry Strawberries Berries. They are one of the most popular fruits out there. Why? They are versatile, delicious and great for breakfast, lunch, dinner and treats. B… Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. Easy Tomato Basil Sauce Recipe for Canning One of my favorite vegetables to grow in our garden is tomatoes. And not just one variety. Although I am a little partial to Early Girls. This post … Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. Guide to Freeze Drying Eggs Having backyard chickens is all the rage right now. It is wonderful to see families exploring the joys of raising chickens and collecting eggs for t… Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. Guide to Canning Peach Juice The summer brings in so many fond memories. From running around the pool in the hot sun to savoring fresh fruit straight from the tree or local farm… Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. Freeze Drying Spaghetti What's your go to meal at your house? You know the one. It's fast, healthy and everyone will eat it, even the pickiest of the bunch. In our … Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. Dehydrating Apples for Easy Apple Crisps About 3 years ago we put in a small orchard. It was super exciting to know that in a couple years we'd have our first apples. Well, this was they… Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. Freeze Drying Yogurt (and Yogurt Bites) Does your family eat a lot of yogurt? Or maybe you just like having a yummy and healthy snack option that you can easily take on the road after scho… Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Bone Broth Bone broth has quickly become one of the most popular health foods these days. It is a simple recipe to make and it is great for homemade soups and s… Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. How to Braid Onions Onions are a staple in our kitchen. I'd say about 80 percent of the meals that we make include onions. Which means every year we plant onions , … Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. How to Prep Jars for Canning & Preserving One of the best ways to make the most of the harvest season is to preserve your fruits and vegetables using canning jars. Canning is an age-old techn… Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. Freeze-Dried Apples - Everything You Need to Know We are always looking for new ways to eat and share our preserved foods. Especially ways to get our children to eat better. We stumbled upon freeze… Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. How to Store Chicken in the Freezer, The Right Way! On our property, we raise chickens. That means a couple times a year we harvest our chickens and freeze them for consumption. Typically this means … Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. What is Freeze Drying? - Introduction and Benefits Several years ago we added a small orchard to our property. No more than 6 trees, but we expect a nice harvest from them each year. That is one rea… Read more
Autor: Chelsea B. The Benefits of Freezing Chicken Eggs and How to Do It Right Ever considered freezing your chicken eggs? It’s a convenient and cost-effective way to store extra eggs for later use, especially during the cold wi… Read more